Affluence in WS2 7EY
How WS2 7EY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leamore
- Council
- Walsall
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,017 (2024)
WS2 7EYWalsall
How well off WS2 7EY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WS2 7EY area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the WS2 7EY area is below that, at 47.9%. 18.4% are retired and 8.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WS2 7EY area is less than half that, at 13.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WS2 7EY area is well below that, at 17.5%. 32.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WS2 7EY sits in (Leamore): about 2,017 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.